Leveraging the pervasiveness of selfie culture, artists, organizations and brands are turning to selfie-friendly museum exhibits as a way of increasing foot traffic, engagement and social media sharing.
Over the past few years, consumers have been introduced to the colorful Museum of Ice Cream, as well as plenty of other food-themed exhibits that provide the perfect backdrops for photos. As many of these kinds of museums attract young audiences for their Instagrammable qualities alone, some like the pop-up Museum of Plastic use this to their advantage to increase the reach of thought-provoking installations.
Inspired by the immense popularity of selfie-friendly museum exhibits, traditional museum experiences are being reworked to engage younger audiences—examples of this can be seen in Bangkok's Museum of Me and the National Ethnographic Museum's installation that turns selfies into gravel portraits on the spot.
20 Selfie-Friendly Museum Experiences
From Interactive Selfie Exhibits to AR Art Gallery Lenses:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 5, 2019 — Art & Design
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Nostalgia-Themed Selfie Museums
Toronto's HideSeek Draws Inspiration from Childhood Memories
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Interactive Selfie Exhibitions
Bangkok's 'Museum of Me' Turns Gallery-Goers into Works of Art
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Interactive Breakfast-Themed Pop-Ups
The Hall of Breakfast Has Opened in Salt Lake City
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Pop-Up Plastic Museums
Lonely Whale's Museum of Plastic Boasts Selfie-Friendly Displays
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Interactive Egg-Themed Museums
The Egg House is New York's Newest Multi-Sensory Museum
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Perception-Altering Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Toronto Highlights Interactive Art
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Interactive Selfie Exhibits
The National Museum of Mexican Art's Exhibit Features Selfie Stations
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Immersive Horror-Themed Activations
The I Like Scary Movies Experience Celebrates Nostalgic Films
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Responsive Cherry Blossom Installations
Forest of Resonating Lamps Glows Pink for Cherry Blossoms
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Selfie-Inspired Art Exhibits
The Museum of Selfies Examines Art and Culture Through Narcissism
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Branded Condiment Installations
'Tacotopia' Showcases the Versatility of Cholula Hot Sauce
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Multi-Sensory Pizza Exhibits
'The Pizza Experience' in Los Angeles is a Pop-Up Pizza-Themed Museum
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Gravel-Based Interactive Installations
PanGenerator's Artwork Turns Your Selfie into Gravel
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Interactive Ice Cream Experiences
The British Museum of Food is Launching an Ice Cream Exhibition
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AR Art Gallery Lenses
Snapchat's Virtual Art Gallery Celebrates Black History Month
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Pop-Up Pineapple Museums
The Pineapple Gin Parlour & Museum Shares Multi-Sensory Experiences
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Avocado-Centric Exhibits
'Guaclandia' Promises an "Instagrammable Avocado Experience"
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Multi-Sensory Pizza Museums
The Museum of Pizza is Set to Open in NYC This Summer
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Vibrant Gummy Bear Museums
San Francisco Hosts a Multi-Sensorial Experience Spotlighting Gummies
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Mischievous Sculptural Objects
Sebastian Errazuriz Remixes Classic Sculptures in Suggestive Ways
Pop-Up Happiness Museums
'Happy Place' is an Experiential, Multi-Sensory, Photo-Friendly Exhibit
Nostalgia-Themed Selfie Museums
Toronto's HideSeek Draws Inspiration from Childhood Memories
Interactive Selfie Exhibitions
Bangkok's 'Museum of Me' Turns Gallery-Goers into Works of Art
Functional Artistic Cabinets
R & Company Welcomes Sebastian ErraZuriz's Striking Furniture Designs
Interactive Crunchy Chocolate Pop-Ups
Guests of the M&M Pop-up Voted on the Brand's Next Flavor
Immersive Designer Exhibitions
Daniel Arsham's 'Connecting Time' Exhibit is Multi-Disciplinary
Immersive Drink Branded Activations
Gatorade's SXSW Activation Features AR Tech and Secret Rooms
Impossible Geometry Exhibitions
Nendo Curates an MC Escher-Inspired Exhibit in Melbourne
Clown-Themed Japanese Streetwear
KIDILL Unveils Its SS19 Capsule Informed by Punk-Informed Designs
3D Hotel Floor Plans
Viewfinder Releases a Blog Post Spotlighting Designs of Cinematic Hotel Rooms
Interactive Breakfast-Themed Pop-Ups
The Hall of Breakfast Has Opened in Salt Lake City
Illusory Striped Office Exteriors
Wutopia Lab's Design is Rectangular and Visually Interesting
Pop-Up Plastic Museums
Lonely Whale's Museum of Plastic Boasts Selfie-Friendly Displays
Illusory Retail Shops
The Lemonade Studio Shop boasts Mirrored Counters and Striped Surfaces
Interactive Egg-Themed Museums
The Egg House is New York's Newest Multi-Sensory Museum
Artist-Inspired Illuminators
Sebastian Bergne Crafted 'Poise' Based on Work By Isamu Noguchi
Perception-Altering Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Toronto Highlights Interactive Art
Purely Abstract Chair Designs
WoongKi Ryu Strongly References Russian Art Through Furniture
Small-Scale Exhibition Spaces
Dehlin Brattgård Arkitekter's Experimental Environment is Futuristic
International Fast Food Menus
The McDonald's HQ Restaurant Offers Exclusive International Items
Designer Brush Exhibits
Bürstenhaus Redecke Showcases Its Products in a Museum
Floral Screen-Based Digital Art
This teamLab Exhibition Took Place at Palo Alto's Pace Gallery
Changing Branding Identities
DUO Switches Its Visual Language Based on Collaboration
Meal Kit Pop-Up Shops
The Blue Apron Unboxed Pop-up is Open in NYC
Typography-Inspired Board Games
The Updated Galapagos Game by Felix Salut is Design-Friendly
Massive Ice Cream Museums
Ample Hills is Building a 15,000-Square-Foot Ice Cream Factory
Iconic Cartoon-Themed Restaurants
Bangkok Will Play Host to the First Totoro-Themed Restaurant
Nightclub Culture Exhibitions
'Night Fever' at Vitra Design Museum Looks at Robust Night Life
Snack Food Portrait Apps
The Cheetos Vision App Turns Consumers' Photos into Cheesy Cheeto-Art
Curatorial Machine-Learning Algorithms
Google's MoMA Tool Helped Curators Sort Thousands of Images
Horror Film Board Games
IT Monopoly Features a Custom Game Board and Accessories
Responsible Fashion-Promoting Museums
Fashion for Good Spotlights Ethical Innovations in Fashion
Immersive Horror-Themed Activations
The I Like Scary Movies Experience Celebrates Nostalgic Films
AR Art Museum Exhibits
A Boston Museum is Showing Stolen Pieces in Its 'Hacking the Heist' Exhibit
AR-Enabled Billboards
Snapchat's Vertical Billboard Promotes a Snap Original Show
Stunning Blue Sculptural Headwear
Siba Sahabi Boasts Nine Masks That are Inspired by Architecture
Multi-Sensory Wine Pop-Ups
Rosé Mansion Offers an Educational, Experiential Look at Pink Wine
Responsive Cherry Blossom Installations
Forest of Resonating Lamps Glows Pink for Cherry Blossoms
Healthy Eating Doll Toys
GOOD FOR KIDS' Smart Magnetic Doll Encourages Good Eating Choices
3D-Printed Electric Cars
The LSEV is Designed For Mass Production and Distribution
Real Blood-Dependent Art Exhibits
Andrei Molodkin Displays His Bloody Art at BPS22 in Belgium
Glass Mosaic Facades
The 'Musée de la Romanité' is Inspired by Roman Art and Fashion
Branded Condiment Installations
'Tacotopia' Showcases the Versatility of Cholula Hot Sauce
Multi-Sensory Pizza Exhibits
'The Pizza Experience' in Los Angeles is a Pop-Up Pizza-Themed Museum
Classically Inspired Sculpture Exhibitions
Karl Lagerfeld's Inaugural Exhibit Boasts Classy Marble
Anti-Screen Hotel Suites
The Check Out Suite at Hotel Bellora Challenges Guests to Stay Offline
3D-Printed Fashion Billboards
Emporio Armani's Ad Takes the Form of a Dynamic 3D Installation
Culture-Centric Sneaker Shops
Foot Locker's 'Power Store' is a Hub for Art & Sneaker Culture
Expressive Art-Themed Fashion
The Museum Visitor's Spring/Summer 2019 is Gender-Neutral
Museum-Shot Streetwear Collections
Engineered Garments & Needles are Shot in a Menswear Editorial
Interactive Ice Cream Experiences
The British Museum of Food is Launching an Ice Cream Exhibition
Mischievous Art Installations
Sofie Ramos' Artwork is Decidedly Endless and Site-Specific
Colorfully Curved Installations
The Very Many Create a Lightweight Pavilion for a Leisure Center
Royal Boutique Hotels
Castello Di Ugento is a Nine-Room Hotel That Formerly Housed Italian Royalty
Robotic Museum Guides
The Smithsonian is Introducing Pepper as a New Guide for Guests
Immersive LGBTQ+ Gallery Exhibits
'DITCH' is an Outloud LGBTQ-Celebrating Performance
Traditional Japanese Fishing Rods
The Tanuki Ninja Draws Inspiration from a Tenkara Rod
Ephemeral Virtual Pop-Ups
LEGO's Pop-Up Features Goods That Can Only Be Purchased Via Snapchat
African Culture Streetwear
Bephie x No Sesso Celebrates Women of Color & the LGBTQ+ Community
Dog-Centric Museums
The AKC's Museum of the Dog Shares Art, History, Activities & More
Dessert-Flavored Caffeine Gummies
The New Mocca Shots Flavors were Extensively Taste Tested
Communal Wine-Making Facilities
The Day Wines Building Was Made for Communal Art and Wine-Making
Masculine Millennial Grooming Products
The Lynx Ice Chill Products Have an Antibacterial Profile
Avocado-Centric Exhibits
'Guaclandia' Promises an "Instagrammable Avocado Experience"
Avocado-Themed Music Festivals
Avocado Oil Company Chosen Foods is Sponsoring 'Avolution Fest'
Tasty Medicinal CBD Gummies
The Medix CBD Gummies Come in Several Candy-Inspired Options
Musician-Honoring AR Exhibits
The New York Times is Presenting a David Bowie Exhibit Through AR
Holistic Nutrition Workshops
For the Love of Body Boasts Healthy & Holistic Experiences of Life
Immersive Cinematic VR Experiences
Dreamscape Immersive Opened a VR Pop-Up in a West L.A Mall
Fashion-Informed Gym Installations
Chrome Hearts' New Retail Installation is Work Out-Themed
Shoppable Celebrity AR Filters
Nicki Minaj's Snapchat Filter Promotes Her 'Queen' Album
Interactive Agriculture Co-op Activations
The Food Effect Was on Display at SXSW
Patriotic Ice Cream Treats
Dairy Queen's New Star-Spangled Blizzard Celebrates the Fourth of July
Dedicated Avocado Museums
'The Cado' is a Pop-Up Museum Solely Dedicated to California Avocados
Personalized Museum Catalogs
LACMA's 'Collator' Invites Art Lovers to Make Their Own Curated Book
Shark Tank-Inspired Cocktails
Applebee's Mucho Shark Bowl is a Boozy Run Cocktail with a Bite
Landmark-Augmenting Social Lenses
Snapchat's Festive AR Lens Helps Users Virtually Restore Big Ben
Cartoon-Themed Science Exhibits
Orlando Science Center Will Host a Ninja Turtles Exhibit for Kids
Nostalgic Series Events
The Spellman House Was Recreated by UBC for the Premiere of Sabrina
Pop-Up Americana Museums
Helo and Jared Leto Collaborate on a Culture-Inspired Experimental Museum
Visually Engaging Tower Facades
Gensler Embraces Traditional Arabic Architecture with Its Design
Mixed Gummy Snack Bags
Original Gummi FunMix Packs Contain Up to 18 Shapes, Flavors & Sizes
Anti-Plastic Canned Waters
The Life Water Cans will be Stocked in the Natural History Museum
AI Dinner Experiences
Rag & Bone Fall 19 Was Unveiled with an Immersive Dinner & an AI Guest
Physical Tech-Giant Stores
An Upcoming Google Store Will be the First of its Kind
Claustrophobic Movie Screenings
The World's Most Claustrophobic Cinema Offers a Scary Experience
Design-Focused Kids Summer Camps
CampMODA Encourages Children to Pursue STEAM Careers
Bright Geometric Hotels
The Cento 61 Hotel was Created in an Abandoned Nightclub in Italy
TV Personality Arcade Bars
Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Sports Bar is an Exciting Dining Option
CBD Superfood Gummies
CBDfx's Antioxidant Hemp Gummies Feature Turmeric and Spirulina
80s Sci-Fi-Inspired Candies
IT’SUGAR Launched a Stranger Things Candy Collection
Flamboyant Rocker-Inspired Cocktails
BKW by Brooklyn Winery's New Menu Pays Tribute to David Bowie
Chewy Potato-Flavored Candies
Kabaya's Gummy Candy Looks and Tastes Like a Japanese Sweet Potato
Multi-Sensory Cognac Houses
'Martell the Journey' at Maison Martell Has Interactive Installations
Electric Toddler-Friendly Raves
These Mini Raves Invite Toddlers and Their Parents to Dance
Sour Center Gummy Candies
The Ring Pop Gummy Gems Have a Two-in-One Format
Ghostly Izakaya Restaurants
The Yurei Restaurant in Tokyo Boasts a Ghoulish Theme
Glowing Zombie Cocktails
Applebee's October Drink of the Month Will is the New Dollar Zombie
Voice-Controlled Social Lenses
The Hands-Free Snapchat Lenses Respond to Words Like "Hi" & "Love"
Whimsical Luxury Gown Exhibits
The Gucci Gardens Have Introduced a Björk Exhibit
Museum-Created Ice Cream Pints
Museum of Ice Cream's 'The Pint Shop' Introduces Signature Flavors
Slanted Architectural Museum Designs
Riken Yamamoto's Design is for the Taoyuan Museum of Art
Commemorative Graphic T-Shirts
Stüssy's Tee Celebrates the International Stüssy Tribe Meetup
Nostalgic Horror TV Series
American Horror Story Themes Its Ninth Season After 80s Slasher Films
Pixelated Nostalgic Horror Games
The Stranger Things 3 Game is Sure to Hype Fans Up for the Season
Multi-Sensory Pizza Museums
The Museum of Pizza is Set to Open in NYC This Summer
Dreamy 80s-Inspired Music Videos
Wallows' '1980s Horror Film' Mixes Romance and Nostalgia
Film-Inspired African Museum Exhibits
A New Exhibit Will Show of Wakanda Artifacts From the Film
Dog-Friendly Social Lenses
The Snapchat Dog Lenses Humorously Animate Furry Companions
Vibrant Gummy Bear Museums
San Francisco Hosts a Multi-Sensorial Experience Spotlighting Gummies
Iconic Film Ads
An 'Overlook Hotel' Ad Aired During the 2018 Oscars Telecast